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New Stages play 'Dartmoor Prison' is held captive by its big speeches
"Set in a bleak naval prison in Devon, England" is just the kind of description I can get behind. For those interested in seafaring history and maritime justice, or explorations of America's long-in-the-making racial tensions — especially those that...Tags: Prisons, Goodman Theatre, Arts and Culture, England, University of Chicago
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More on Socialism
In reply to “Socialism in the USA” by Carl P. Mitchell, published in the Daily American on Oct 14. The term “socialism” tends to get thrown around a lot in our current public discourse, especially with the recent rises of the...Tags: The Home Depot, David Koch, Occupy Wall Street, Corporate Crime, Companies and Corporations
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A missing monetarist
You could make a case that the late Milton Friedman, who taught at the University of Chicago for more than 30 years, was the most internationally influential of Hyde Park's many illustrious residents — current occupants of the White House aside....Tags: Goodman Theatre, Arts and Culture, White House, Hyde Park, Entertainment Events
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In push for new work, Goodman Theatre launches New Stages Amplified series
The Goodman Theatre said Thursday that the final Owen Theatre subscription slot in its 2011-12 season will be not one but three different shows, all fully staged but on a modest scale. Subscribers will each get assigned to see one of the three staggered...Tags: African Americans, Prisons, Theater, Goodman Theatre, Entertainment
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Points to consider
In Cory Rodgers' letter (Nov. 19, page A4) he blames the "death of philosophy among our nation's decision makers" for immobilizing "contemporary political discussion." He then dismisses (sometimes?) the "sophisticated editorial styles" of Franklin,...Tags: Ronald Reagan, Karl Marx, Thomas Jefferson
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Friday Morning Coffee: The Friday Five.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Friday Morning, Fellow Seekers. With the Senate and the Corbett administration having secured a tentative budget agreement yesterday, it looks like we're going to be in for a long weekend. Details were scarce Thursday night, with both sides staying..... -
The Republicans debate freedom
Many Republicans think of themselves as followers of Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand. But at the South Carolina debate, they came face to face with someone who really is -- and they seemed bewildered. That someone was former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson,...Tags: Gary Johnson, Trade Dispute, Trade Policy, Ayn Rand, Republican Party
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, July 2007
Staff reporterMilt talks with Seth Lerer, author of the new book, Inventing English: A Portable History of the Language. (7/23/07) Inventing English (80:03) Milt honors the life and work of the eminent economist Milton Friedman. Milt is joined by two friends and...Tags: Northwestern University, Rome (Italy), University of Chicago
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Thursday Morning Coffee: Top Dem Says State Needs To Cut Prison Costs.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekWe begin this morning with a story highlighting the ongoing tension between managing costs and winning re-election. State House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny, tells our friends at Capitolwire that the state needs to get smarter about its... -
Arizona scholarship program upheld by U.S. Supreme Court, advocates say it gives “wide discretion” to lawmakers who want more choice programs
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe U.S. Supreme Court today upheld an Arizona tax-credit scholarship program that had been challenged as an unconstitutional way to funnel public money to private, religious schools. But the divided court rejected that argument, noting the money for... -
Second City Class of '79: A funny reminder that Second City came from Hyde Park
The Theater LoopBruce Jarchow (left), Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt perform at Second City in 1979. View more photos of famous Second City alumni HERE. George Wendt apologized for "a serious underrehearsed show." Tim Kazurinsky marveled at two sold-out e.t.c houses of.... -
Mailbag: Aesthetics important to society
Aesthetics important to society Cell phone towers may indeed help meet demand of its users but clearly they run afoul of demand for open space and enjoyment of places of natural beauty ("Cell towers get poor reception," July 25). Even a relatively...Tags: Philosophy, Southern California Edison Company, Christopher Hitchens, Crimes, Cell Phones
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